Prepares students for graduate school in both research and applied psychology and biology areas and for entry-level employment in such fields.
Note for students interested in taking the MCAT and/or applying to medical school:
Please contact departmental advisor at (914) 773-3791 for necessary special advisement. Such students typically need the following courses: PHY 111 General Physics I and PHY 112 General Physics II and MAT 131 Calculus I. Moreover, some medical schools also require applicants to have taken MAT 132 Calculus II.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements |
48 |
Open Electives |
25-36 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Includes the following major-required courses:
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
PSY 112 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHE 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
CHE 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
MAT 134 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3-4 |
or MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics for the Life Sciences |
Major Requirements (48 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
BIO 101 | General Biology I | 4 |
BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 |
BIO 231 | Genetics | 4 |
BIO 251 | Principles of Human Anatomy | 4 |
BIO 334 | General Physiology | 4 |
PSY 320 | Abnormal Psychology I | 3 |
PSY 205 | Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields | 4 |
PSY 277 | Evolutionary Psychology | 4 |
PSY 311 | Biological Psychology | 3-4 |
or BIO 325 | Neurobiology |
PSY 380 | Experimental Psychology I | 4 |
PSY 381 | Experimental Psychology II | 4 |
| 6 |
Total Credits | 48-49 |
Open Electives (25-36 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 25-36 |
Total Credits | 25-36 |
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
ENG 110 |
Composition |
3 |
PSY 112 |
Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
BIO 101 |
General Biology I |
0-4 |
CHE 111 |
General Chemistry I |
0-4 |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
| Credits | 8-16 |
Spring |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing |
4 |
BIO 102 |
General Biology II |
0-4 |
CHE 112 |
General Chemistry II |
0-4 |
CS 121
|
Introduction to Computer Science ()
or Computers for Human Empowerment |
4 |
| Credits | 8-16 |
Second Year |
Fall |
CHE 223 |
Organic Chemistry I |
0-5 |
BIO 231 |
Genetics |
0-4 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 6-15 |
Spring |
CHE 224 |
Organic Chemistry II |
0-5 |
MAT 134
|
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
or Introductory Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3-4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 9-15 |
Third Year |
Fall |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3-4 |
BIO 251 |
Principles of Human Anatomy |
4 |
PSY 205 |
Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields |
4 |
PSY 233 |
Psychology of Civic Engagement () |
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 17-18 |
Spring |
BIO 334 |
General Physiology |
0-4 |
PSY 311 |
Biological Psychology |
4 |
PSY 320 |
Abnormal Psychology I |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 13-17 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
PSY 380 |
Experimental Psychology I |
0-4 |
PSY 277 |
Evolutionary Psychology |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 13-17 |
Spring |
PSY 381 |
Experimental Psychology II |
0-4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 12-16 |
| Total Credits | 86-130 |